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Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
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Why we love this plant!
Why we love this plant!
A highly aromatic native tree, Backhousia citriodora is well known for its fragrant, lemon-scented foliage and creamy white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It thrives in South East Queensland’s warm conditions and can be pruned into a hedge or left to grow as a small feature tree. Its dense canopy provides habitat for native birds, while its flowers support pollinators. A good option for sensory gardens, bush tucker gardens, or as a screening plant in subtropical landscapes.
Care Considerations
Care Considerations
Watering preferences:
- Regular watering; prefers consistently moist soil, especially during dry periods.
Mulching preferences:
- Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilising preferences:
- A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.
Pruning preferences:
- A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
Good to Know:
- To reduce the risk of myrtle rust, ensure the plant has good airflow, avoid overhead watering, and inspect leaves regularly.
- Bees and other pollinators are attracted to its fragrant flowers.
Plant Details
Plant Details
Common uses: | Privacy screening, Shade-giving, Edible, Bush tucker, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Fragrant, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Feature plant, Tropical garden, Wind protection, and Soil improver |
Expected Height Range: | 3 m - 8 m |
Spread Range: | 2 m - 4 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Flower Season/s: | Summer and Spring |
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Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Habitat: | Native to the subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland, Australia, with a natural distribution from Mackay to Brisbane. It thrives in coastal forests, often found in well-drained soils within rainforest ecosystems. |
Leaf information: | Lance-shaped, glossy green leaves with a strong lemon scent when crushed |
Preferred Soil: | Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils with consistent moisture, adapting to loamy or sandy soils, and benefits from organic matter for best growth. |
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